News: Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA) is gaining attention in the field of cancer research. Recent studies investigate how it forms and its role in cancer progression and drug resistance. Fundamentals of Cells and DNA Human cells contain 23 pairs of chromosomes (total 46 chromosomes). Chromosomes are thread-like structures located in the cell nucleus, made of DNA… Continue reading Extrachromosomal DNA (ecDNA)
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Marburg virus disease (MVD)
News: An outbreak of Marburg virus disease (MVD) in Rwanda has resulted in at least 15 deaths and 66 reported infections. About Marburg virus disease (MVD) It is a rare, severe viral hemorrhagic fever which affects both people and other primates, like apes and monkeys. It is often referred to as the “bleeding eye virus”… Continue reading Marburg virus disease (MVD)
Martial Law
News: Recently, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law, accusing the opposition of endangering democracy and national stability. About Martial Law Martial law is a temporary state of emergency imposed by the government to manage unforeseen threats and crises within the country. During martial law, military authorities assume control of civil administration and… Continue reading Martial Law
Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
News: The Rajya Sabha recently passed the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024. It enables major changes in India’s oil and gas exploration laws. About Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024 The bill seeks to amend the Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Act of 1948, with the goal of increasing investment in oil and… Continue reading Oilfields (Regulation and Development) Amendment Bill, 2024
Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
News: RTI data reveals that PLI schemes have generated 5.84 lakh direct jobs by June 2024, which is about 36% of the 16.2 lakh direct jobs planned for the next five years across 14 sectors. Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme About Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme The PLI scheme was launched in March 2020 to… Continue reading Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme
Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
News: An Ajmer court’s recent decision to admit a petition for a survey of the Ajmer Sharif Dargah has sparked calls for a similar investigation into the historic Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra. Ajmer’s deputy mayor has claimed that the site was originally a Sanskrit college and Jain temple before being converted into a mosque… Continue reading Adhai Din Ka Jhonpra
Inner Line Permit (ILP) system
News: Recently, the Manipur government began reviewing the ILP system due to violations, emphasizing the need for stricter enforcement. About Inner Line Permit (ILP) It is an official travel document issued by the concerned state government to allow inward travel of an Indian citizen into a protected area for a limited period. It is obligatory… Continue reading Inner Line Permit (ILP) system
Ratapani Tiger Reserve
News: The Madhya Pradesh government has officially notified the Ratapani Wildlife Sanctuary as a Tiger Reserve. Ratapani is now the state’s eighth tiger reserve. Ratapani Tiger Reserve About Ratapani Tiger Reserve Location– It is situated in the Vindhyachal Mountain Ranges across Raisen and Sehore districts of Madhya Pradesh. Origin: It was first declared a wildlife… Continue reading Ratapani Tiger Reserve
PRAGATI Platform
News: A recent Oxford study has praised India’s PRAGATI platform for its outstanding role in digital governance, particularly in infrastructure and social development. About PRAGATI Platform PRAGATI (Pro-Active Governance And Timely Implementation) was launched on March 25, 2015. It is a multipurpose and multi-modal platform designed to address public grievances. It also monitors and reviews key… Continue reading PRAGATI Platform
Windfall tax
News: The government recently removed the windfall tax on domestically produced crude oil and exports of petrol, diesel, and aviation turbine fuel after a decline in international oil prices. About Windfall tax Windfall tax is a tax imposed by governments on companies that have earned unexpectedly high profits due to favorable market conditions,… Continue reading Windfall tax
